Food for the soul – welcome to my world
My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
I have been a bit quiet around here. I have to confess to being a bit preoccupied since I’ve returned. There is always an inevitable flatness after a big adventure; and combined with jet lag and too many ‘thoughts’; I have found myself unable to finish anything I start writing. Once more I have a … Continue reading sixty
A blog started while I was away, that paused for travel and jet lag lol My trip away has been somewhat bittersweet. I am lucky that this is my 3rd trip to The British Isles in as many years. No mean feat for someone from Aotearoa. Our isolation and distance means everywhere is far away. … Continue reading mahi
A friend of mine has a t-shirt that says, “I don’t know how to act my age, I’ve never been this age before”.. It’s a sentiment that rings so true for me. I turn 60 in a couple of months. To me, that’s a ridiculous number! I don’t know what age I feel, but it … Continue reading age
I haven’t been here for a bit. Life, sickness and travel have distracted the Muse… so I thought I would revisit a few of my drafted, but uncompleted blogs and polish a couple off…. I am a Keeper of Secrets. People tell me things, and I promise to not share them. Sometimes that promise isn’t … Continue reading trust
Facebook memories tells me that this blog is 6 years old today. Its one of those things that both feels far older, but also not that long ago. Time is very elastic it seems It started life as a food blog. Sharing recipes from my life. I love food, I love trying new foods, ways … Continue reading 6
After my January writing challenge, I found I really enjoyed the process and the dual writing, so I asked another friend for another couple of themes… so here is– “Boundaries” As an Empath of a certain age, I view the world somewhat differently to a lot of people. I don’t see the age, gender or … Continue reading boundary
After my January writing challenge, I found I really enjoyed the process and the dual writing, so I asked another friend for another couple of themes… here is– “Bravery” “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, … Continue reading brave
After my January writing challenge, I found I really enjoyed the process and the dual writing, so I asked another friend for another couple of themes… here is the first – “Willingness” All the Recovery fellowships and groups talk a lot about surrender, acceptance, doing The Work, connection, healing…. All very worthy sentiments and ideals, … Continue reading will
As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. As I prefer prose; I’m writing prose pieces with a poem thrown in for good measure These are … Continue reading silence
As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. This is my first piece – a prose topic “Unexpected Love that isn’t romantic” …. We live in … Continue reading unexpected
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 